Community-Oriented Care
Residents must be able to relate to patients in their cultural, socioeconomic, and geographical milieus, and be able to provide direct care related to the resources within the community. The COPC curriculum actualizes these goals. The resident broadens his/her knowledge and experience in community-oriented primary care and recognizes the importance the community plays in health care delivery. Through lectures, outreach activities, and observation, residents are able to define COPC, understand the principles of a community diagnosis, and treat patients in a community-focused, culturally sensitive manner. A partial overview of COPC involvement includes: Free Pharmacy, Safe Place/Partners For Violence Prevention, Diversity Group, Urban Community in Ambulatory Medicine Initiative, Community News Column, Senior Health Fair, Monroe School Health Fair, WIC Clinic/Immunization Clinic, and more. |
Community-oriented primary care (COPC) is an integral component of the resident’s training. The program is founded on education of future family physicians enhancing access to care for the community and integrating community health into the daily practice of primary care.